Fayette Duty to Preserve Peace ordinance (§ 200.230)

Although regular hours of duty shall be assigned to all members of the Department, it shall be the duty of every officer of the Department, at all times, day or night, within the City, to preserve the public peace, protect the right of persons and property, guard the public health, preserve order at all elections and public assemblies, prevent and remove, if possible, nuisances on and in all streets, highways, areas, alleys, and other places, and enforce the criminal law of the State of Missouri and the ordinances of the City.